Question

The intermolecular space in a substance …………. with increasing intermolecular force.

Answer 1

Undrstanding the concept:

• The space among two molecules is known as intermolecular space.
• It is very low in solids, slightly higher in liquids, and highest in gases.

Explanation of relation between intermolecular space and intermolecular force

• The intermolecular space substantially decreases with increasing intermolecular force.
• More the intermolecular force more the particles held to each other thus having less space.
• Solids have the maximum intermolecular force and thus have less intermolecular space.

Thus, the intermolecular space in a substance decreases with increasing intermolecular force.